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NVAP: Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I become accredited?

There is no cost to become accredited. Follow these steps:

Complete Initial Accreditation Training (IAT)        

Complete an Orientation Program

Be licensed or legally able to practice in the state where you are applying

Indicate which Category of accreditation you wish to attain

Category I – all animals except food and fiber species, horses, birds,

farmed raised aquatics, all other livestock species and zoo animals that

can transmit exotic diseases to livestock

Category II – all animals

Complete an application VS Form 1-36A

Submit the original signed application to your NVAP Coordinator

When approved you will receive an Accreditation certificate, an Accreditation

Renewal Date (ARD) and a National Accreditation Number (NAN)

What is the difference between accreditation and authorization?

Accreditation is a one-time process which gives veterinarians the authority to

administer APHIS regulations related to animal health in the original State of

application.

Authorization is required in each additional state in which you want to conduct

accredited duties (contact the Veterinary Services (VS) NVAP Coordinator in
each additional state).

May I do accredited work in any State in which I am licensed or legally able to practice?

No, you must apply for authorization in each additional (from the original state

of accreditation) State in which you wish to conduct accredited duties.

Contact the VS NVAP Coordinator in each additional state for requirements.

When approved, you will receive a letter indicating your Authorization in the

additional state.

How do I change accreditation categories?

To change from Category I to Category II you must:

Complete six units of APHIS Approved Supplemental training

Submit a VS Form 1-36A to your VS NVAP Coordinator.

To change from Category II to Category I you must:

Complete three units of APHIS Approved Supplemental training

Submit a VS Form 1-36A to your VS NVAP Coordinator.

How do I renew my accreditation?

There is no cost to renew your accreditation. 

You will receive a reminder of your renewal along with instructions.

If you have a valid e-mail address on record-you will be sent e-mail

reminders at six (6), three (3), and one (1) month intervals before your

renewal.

If you have an invalid or no e-mail address on record, we will send you a

  reminder notice via USPS three (3) months before your renewal.

You must complete your required APHIS-approved supplemental training (AAST)

Six (6) AAST modules for Category II or three (3) AAST modules for Category I.

AAST is available, free, on the NVAP Website

AAST is available at no charge by ordering the USB versions from your

local VS NVAP Coordinator.

AAST is available as lectures at veterinary meetings and conventions

Submit VS Form 1-36A

Paper form; submit to your local VS NVAP Coordinator.

On-line

What happens if my accreditation expires?
If you did not elect to participate (ETP) in the NVAP by October 2011, contact

your local VS NVAP Coordinator.

If you did not complete the required AAST prior to your ARD, contact your local

VS NVAP Coordinator.

If you did not apply for renewal, contact your local VS NVAP Coordinator.

How do I change my contact information?

Submit a VS Form 1-36A to your local VS NVAP Coordinator

Directions to submit a VS Form 1-36A on-line

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NVAP Coordinators

For questions about NVAP, contact your local NVAP Coordinator by selecting your

State or Territory from the dropdown menu below or visit More Information About

NVAP.

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